Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – September 11, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes – August 28, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of August 28, 2017.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application to erect a new utility pole on Brigham Street.
Mr. Ryder provided an alternate solution regarding the erection of the pole. A two inch mast would be installed that would be 20- 30 feet above the tree line and would adjust in height as the trees grow. He stated that he would work with abutters to make this as unobtrusive as possible.
Mr. Parent moved to approve with a second by Mr. Quinn. Mr. Lucy modified the motion.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a dark brown or dark green two inch metal mast pole not more than two feet above the top tree line to be erected on Brigham Street.
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application to erect a new utility pole on Harriman Road.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a dark brown or dark green two inch metal mast pole not more than two feet above the top tree line to be erected on Harriman Road.
Selectmen to consider reappointing Dianne Cush as Treasurer/Collector for a three year term, expiring on October 6, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Dianne Cush as Treasurer/Collector for a three year term, expiring on October 6, 2020.
Selectmen to consider appoint Jack Hunter as the Town’s ADA Coordinator.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Jack Hunter as the Town’s ADA Coordinator.
Selectmen to consider designating Chief Michael Burks as Acting Executive Assistant during the absence of Mr. Moses.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to designate Chief Michael Burks as Acting Executive Assistant during the absence of Mr. Moses.
Selectmen to ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Dave’s Landscape Management Company in the amount of $7,545.00 to remove invasive vegetation and plant a screening border of native shrubs and wildflowers along the access trail to the Old North Road Conservation Land.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Dave’s Landscape Management Company in the amount of $7,545.00 to remove invasive vegetation and plant a screening border of native shrubs and wildflowers along the access trail to the Old North Road Conservation Land. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Shaw’s Supermarket in the amount of $500.00 to the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from Shaw’s Supermarket in the amount of $500.00 to the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Hudson Youth Dek Hockey in the amount of $5,000 to be used for improvements to the Dek Hockey Facility.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from Hudson Youth Dek Hockey in the amount of $5,000 to be used for improvements to the Dek Hockey Facility.
Selectmen to consider adopting a Town of Hudson Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Town of Hudson Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Selectmen to consider adopting proposed Food Truck Regulations.
Mr. Parent stated that he would like South Street included in the regulated food truck area, specifically from Washington Street to Broad Street and include the public parking areas as well. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Duplisea agreed.
Mr. Lucy suggested that their efforts to adopt Food Truck Regulations be handed over to the Business Improvement District members once formed.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-2 to adopt the Food Truck Regulations and include South Street from the boundaries of Washington Street and Broad Street to the regulated area as well as all public parking in said area. Mr. Lucy and Mr. Durant against.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Mr. Lucy noted that approximately three years ago the Board asked for an update on the oldest tax taking properties in Town. At the time there were eight on the list. That number is almost down to five.
Mr. Quinn asked for an update regarding the proposed deck for TC Lando’s. Mr. Moses stated that they will need to file with the Conservation Commission first. In the meantime Atty. Cipriano is working on writing up the appropriate license for the use of the property. Once the approvals are obtained the matter will come before the Board of Selectmen to approve the license.
Mr. Duplisea brought up a discussion regarding the intersection of Cox and Main Street. He stated that per ITC’s recommendation the reason the sign is there is to facilitate the left hand turn for drivers that are driving eastbound on Main Street.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of its meeting of September 11, 2017.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of September 11, 2017 at 7:50PM.
Document List – September 11, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public session minutes – August 28, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Pole hearing applications – Brigham Street & Harriman Road |
BOS Office |
Reappointment memo – Dianne Cush, Treasurer |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Jack Hunter, ADA Coordinator |
BOS Office |
Memo designating Chief Burks as Acting EA |
BOS Office |
NEPBA Collective Bargaining Agreement |
BOS Office |
Contract with Dave’s Landscaping |
BOS Office |
Donation memo – Shaw’s, Hudson Dek Hockey |
BOS Office |
Town of Hudson Grievance Procedure under ADA |
BOS Office |
Food truck regulations |
BOS Office |
Invitation – Police Department ribbon cutting |
BOS Office |
Chapter 90 Funds apportionment for FY2018 |
BOS Office |
November Town Meeting Warrant – DRAFT |
BOS Office |
Site investigation report for 28 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Invitation to Special Mass from Cardinal’s Office |
BOS Office |
Channel Information – Comast |
BOS Office |
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